The main difference between this one and the KOCH DVD is that it's completely uncut.

The Explosive Media release contains the longer cut of the film with the best range of language options and a good group of extra features. It also does not suffer from the brief moment of music substitution that blighted the otherwise fine Koch Media release.

I bought a copy last night from DiabolikDVD, along with the French Artus Films disc of Renato Polselli's VAMPIRE OF THE OPERA. I'll post my thoughts once it arrives! (Well, once it arrives and I actually have time to watch it...)

I bought a copy last night from DiabolikDVD, along with the French Artus Films disc of Renato Polselli's VAMPIRE OF THE OPERA. I'll post my thoughts once it arrives! (Well, once it arrives and I actually have time to watch it...)

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:evil: You'll probably get yours before I will then! My Amazon DE order isn't scheduled to arrive until around February 4th. But at least now their USA shipping prices are dirtcheap...it used to be uber $$$.

I received mine yesterday. The Blu-ray looks extremely nice...even better than the static screenshots posted online. I popped in the included DVD just to see, and the difference in resolution is very noticable. And although not lossless, the Blu-ray audio is very clear.

The documentary (on the 3rd disc) surprisingly has optional English subtitles, which is a nice plus.

The "Digibook" packaging is also superb looking. All in all a very nice release indeed!

Grindhouse Releasing is proud to present the first-ever U.S. home video release of the greatest Spaghetti Western you've never seen - Sergio Sollima's widescreen epic THE BIG GUNDOWN. The legendary Lee Van Cleef stars as a relentless bounty hunter on the trail of Cuchillo (Euro-film superstar Tomas Milian), a savage Mexican outlaw accused of the rape and murder of a twelve-year-old girl. Written by ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST screenwriter Sergio Donati, THE BIG GUNDOWN features an incredible soundtrack by Ennio Morricone. This Special Edition contains 15 additional minutes of gunslinging action never before seen in America.

Special Features:

Four Disc Deluxe Limited Edition Combo Pack - Two Blu-rays, One DVD And One Bonus CD

Individually Numbered And Limited To 3000 Copies

Spectacular New 2K Digital Restoration Of The Original Uncensored English Language Version, Newly Expanded With Three Additional Scenes